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On January 22, 2014...

DVB posted a note for Autumn that says:

Hi Autumn - as always, consult your physician. But a couple of things. Flu vaccines are on average very good for people. Large studies have shown that getting the flu shot reduces overall mortality risk by 30% over the following year. Literally nothing else is as cost effective. This is on average, so the question is whether this holds for folks with mv regurgitation too. Maybe so - my cardiologist makes sure he gives all his patients a flu shot every year.

Flu is often well tolerated, though uncomfortable. But those with pre-existing conditions fare worse. So I think you are smart to be more worried about the flu than the vaccine.

Thanks for the feedback. It seems that everything I did before my diagnosis, I now question to make sure is safe. I think I am more worried of getting the actual flu than the vaccine. Appreciate your response! Autumn